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For the benefit of those considering a PPL(A) and wanting to know time and cost, I’m sharing my experience based upon detailed records I kept. This is just my way through it, yours may differ, but I hope it gives you some insight and food for...

I know i've read it here somewhere....but naturally now I can't find it.

After airlaw, what do people recommend as the next exam? I've heard both operational procedures or human factors.......but would be grateful for advice.

For a while I've been meaning to put together a little compilation of "stuff that helped" while I was learning to fly. I got around to it in the end (almost a year after getting the PPL...) and the result is now here(PDF) .

It's less a...

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I have been advised by the CAA FCL unit that all my flying training prior to 2012 cannot be used towards my PPL.

Hours logged between 02 Oct 2014 and 09 Oct 2016 as 7.5 Solo, 30hrs Dual
Hours logged between 17 Jan 2010 to 15 Apr 2017 as 0hrs...

Quick Q...

So im a bit of a porker as such I’m learning in a Cherokee 140 which is fine little more expensive but it’s ok however since learning to fly I’ve lost just under 2stone, plenty more to go but I was curious what the weight limit is on a...

Hello!

I've always wanted to learn to fly and fortunately I am in a position now to make a start and plough through it at a decent rate.

Unfortunately, now that I'm set on and able to learn to fly, seems everything is against me!

I had a trial...

Hi all,

I have a spare passenger seat in a PA28-140 going to the Forum Fly in at Wellesbourne on the 28th.

All you have to do is be a student, be able to get to Duxford by 10am, weigh less than 15st, and be free until 6pm in the evening when...

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This is one topic that I’m really struggling with in terms of remembering the different classes and how they differ every single mock test I take I’m always getting these questions wrong the answers almost always are class D or C and am...

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I want to expose myself to as many questions as possible prior to exams, I’ve got the Pooleys exam question books, I’m using ppl tutor for exam questions, my flying school online ground school questions and I’ve just discovered ppl cruiser...

After too many years, too many hours, bad weather, tech issues and an inability to time the flare consistently, I went solo on Friday!

I am indebted to my patient instructors at Eaglescott, and to the two pilots who accommodated me during my first...

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I’ve started training for the PPL last year in Toussus le Noble. I did around 20 hours there, with many interruptions (because of the weather and because I live in London) so things didn’t go as well as I’d hoped.

I’d like to carry on...

I shared in my post "When's it too late..?" that I want to become a commercial pilot. It's a deliberate career change choice based on wanting to realise a boyhood wish. So I've decided it really is now or never.

I have booked in for my...

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New here. Ive been ringing around flight schools to get prices on a PPL and LAPL course and im kinda leaning towards an LAPL at the moment.

One school in particular gave me a competitive price but also stated that they use a 4 seater...

Hello everyone,

I am assuming there are other topics on this within the forum so please feel free to simply direct me!

I have always had an interest in flying, and now have the financial ability to pay for training lessons - with the intention of...

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So I’m off on Friday to get my MED162 completed by the opticians along with a new test as they won’t complete it without a fresh test, that’s a bit of a pain but no biggie.

Anyway once I get this I’m gonna book my appointment and I’m...

Hi,
Just introducing myself on here as I’m hoping to start some training in Guernsey in the spring.
I’m 42, I live on the island and always been really keen on aviation. I’m at the stage where I’m thinking it’s now or never, so last summer I booked...

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I had my Initial Class 2 medical earlier this month which now includes a mandatory ECG

Came up with an anomaly and so had to pay an extra fee for an "over read", which was a waste as it didn't confirm anything either.

So now I'm...

Received notice of this today from CAA Skywise service ; EASA PPL training that I've spent my hard earned cash on could be all for nowt if my training is not complete by March 29th 2019.

This is "a bit disappointing".....I'm 35 hours in...

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I'm a newly qualified private pilot (2 weeks ago - yay me) with just 45 hours to my name. Now I need to know where to go from here and am looking for a bit of advice if that's ok.

My dream is own an aircraft - but with a somewhat limited...

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Had and passed my class two today whoop whoop... anyway I was chatting to my AME about the class one as one day after I’ve got my ppl I’d like to be an instructor.

My AME, who’s also a qualified instructor said that you can be an...

Oh boy...

Not been up in the air since mid July and had 5 lessons cancelled due to the weather I totally get why but Christ, learning to fly with UK weather is a right pita :(

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So I’m after some suggestions for a decent yet value headset. Obviously the choice of choice seems to be a Bose A20 but right now I’d rather spend 900 quid on flying but I do want my own headset and happy to spend a couple hundred.

My...

A television programme about training of modern fighter pilots apprently - might be worth a watch

Just to clarify I don't condone war or acts of violence carried out in the name of defence. Don't wish to offend anyone :D

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Need some help/advice on getting my PPL back up to scratch.

I did my ppl in 2002, let it lapse and now desperately want to get it back.

I only have around 55 hours.

Any advice would be appreciated as to what steps I need to take as it...

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I'm looking into doing some training on a classic Bulldog

Apart from the Lyneham flying club, is anyone aware of any other flying schools that have one for instruction and hire

Thanks

I’ve been learning to fly over the past three years (first observation: ‘stretched’ out training was not the best way to learn but it was the only option available to me in my situation, driven by usual factors such as weather, demanding long hours...

Hello Everyone, newcomer here.

Looking for a little bit of advice.

Im 31 years old, with a passion for all things aviation especially commercial aviation, and have been since being a child, Ive always dreamed of becoming an airline pilot however...

I’ve just received my PPL licence back from the CAA after passing my skills test. It is titled European Union Flight Crew Licence. I was expecting it to be titled Private Pilots a licence or similar . Flight crew suggests to me any number of...

I imagine some students when they pass the GST want to ditch the "student" callsign asap but I was curious as to thoughts of people on here of still using it while newly qualified. I'm thinking it may be a good idea so when joining the...

Little embarrassed to ask this as a PPL, but I want to fly into Blackbushe to meet with somebody and I'm just after some tips and info on getting in, out and around down there.

I can see there's LOTS of airspace around, it's sat in the Odiham MATZ...

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Can I get a UK PPL self certified medical without having to go to the GP and if I don't hold any other Medical certificates?
It would be to fly non-easa types only under 2000kg...

Thanks

Jon

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I live in Guernsey and lost my medical about 5 years ago. I've been unable to obtain an American or UK class 2, but I've just come across an Australian Basic Class 2 which suggests they may be more flexible.

There are a few Dr's in...

Ok so i have now decided to go ahead and start my LAPL training but just wandering if any of you fine guys would recommend obtaining my class 1 medical before parting with my hard earned money? Thanks Phil

After my Never give up thread I thought I'd post some photos from recent adventures in my fist six-months qualified, just in case there are any students out there battling through (with?) UK PPL training.

So far I've taken up the wife, my ex-pilot...

So I'm looking for a place who makes custom clarity aloft headset adapters. The generic ones that we use in class hurt my ears so much that my ear canals got irritated and infected this past week. I hope you ladies and lads can help me out.

Thanks...

Not sure if to post here or students but finally nearing solo cross country (slight delay as medical ran out again - the years do seem to pass quickly).

1) Added drift to wind direction rather than track to produce heading for leg close to head to...

Hello everyone,

I am interested in learning to fly but unsure on what route to take, and I am wondering if anyone would be so kind as to offer some advice.

I am currently a university student and have always been interested in flying. I would love...

Don't do it!

Keep going.

After battles with motion sickness, weather, spiralling costs and hours, radio comms, terrible landings... I recently flew solo after everything finally fell into place.

It's worth it in the end!

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Has anyone learned to fly wearing varifocals?

Given my hours, I should be timing the round out and flare more consistently and my instructor(s) are both concerned the cause could be depth perception arising from wearing varifocals.

Does anyone...

I'm fairly new to flying and I'm currently learning (having had five lessons) - I'm thoroughly enjoying it so far.

Does anyone have any good (simple) guides on what to say to tower?

It sounds pretty simple but I'm afraid I get a little tongue...

Hi All,

New here, so go easy on me :) I did read some other topics and found some relevance to the questions I’m asking but would like to say my own situation and get some friendly advice, if possible. Hope it’s not seen as duplication

I’m...

Hi all,
Monday morning I’m going to have a look around a flight school and have a 1hr trial lesson. My ambition is to gain my ATPL. What questions should I be asking and what should I be looking for in a flight school?

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So I’m gettin g a little ahead of myself I know but I’m thinking about what next after my PPL and I’m thinking flight instructor.

Whilst I’m technically not too old to go I to airlines and make my proper job a pilot the reality is that I...

Hi all,

Keen to get some thoughts as i keep putting off booking my exams in as i fear im not ready... I wanted to do:
Airlaw
Human Performance
Operation procedures

Ive read the book for all, done the online ground school course for them all...

I have done 10 hours towards my PPL in a C152 at Stapleford, but just moved across from East London to Twickenham.

The closest school that I have found is White Waltham, which seems pretty decent. I plan to head out there soon to have a chat with...

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So this may be a daft question and one that depends on location...

Let’s say I wanted to hire a plane to take a trip out somewhere grab some lunch and fly back.

Would I typically pay for the flying hours or the total time I have the plane?...

Huy guys,

After 10 years of doing powered paragliding with 80 hours last year, my back told me "enough of running with 40 kilo on :mrgreen: " and I started to look onto planes and starting training.

Just took couple of trial lessons and...

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Struggling to find an answer.... I’ve got a couple of go pros that I want to use in flight to record my lessons and all radio work. Can anyone suggest what cable I need to hook it all up to a PA 28 which is what I’m learning in?

Any extra kit...